2397. idea

Lexicon

idea: Form, appearance, semblance

Original Word: ἰδέα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: idea
Pronunciation: ee-DEH-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (id-eh'-ah)
Definition: Form, appearance, semblance
Meaning: form, outward appearance.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

countenance, appearance

From eido; a sight (comparative figuratively "idea"), i.e. Aspect -- countenance.

see GREEK eido

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
variant reading for eidea, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2397: εἰδέα

εἰδέα, ἐιδεας, ἡ, Matthew 28:3 T Tr WH, a poetic form for ἰδέα, which see (cf. WH's Appendix, p. 153) (Baruch 6 (epistle of Jer.) 62; Aristophanes Thesm. 438 variant). Cf. Buttmann, 5; (Winers Grammar, 48 (47); see εἰ ἰ).

STRONGS NT 2397: ἰδέαἰδέα, ἰδεας, ἡ (from εἶδον, ἰδεῖν), form, external appearance; aspect, look: Matthew 28:3 (T Tr WH εἰδέα, which see), cf. Alberti, Observations, at the passage; (Tdf. Proleg., p. 81). (Greek writings from Pindar and Herodotus down; 2 Macc. 3:16; for דְּמוּת Genesis 5:3.) (Cf. Schmidt, chapter 182, 3.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb εἶδον (eidon), meaning "to see" or "to perceive."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἰδέα, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that describe appearance or form, such as:

- H4758 מַרְאֶה (mar'eh): Meaning "appearance" or "sight," often used in contexts where the visual aspect is significant.
- H8389 תָּבְנִית (tabnith): Meaning "form" or "pattern," used to describe the shape or structure of something, often in a visionary or symbolic context.

These Hebrew terms, like ἰδέα, emphasize the importance of visual perception in understanding and interpreting both physical and spiritual realities.

Usage: In the New Testament, ἰδέα is used to describe the visible form or appearance of something, often in a context that emphasizes perception or recognition.

Context: The Greek word ἰδέα appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of appearance or form. It is closely related to the act of seeing or perceiving, which is inherent in its root verb εἶδον. This term is used to describe not just the physical appearance but also the impression or idea that something presents to the observer.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἰδέα is translated in contexts that highlight the visible or recognizable form of an object or person. For example, it may be used to describe the appearance of Jesus during the Transfiguration, where His divine nature was visibly manifested to the disciples. This usage underscores the importance of perception in understanding spiritual truths, as the physical appearance often serves as a gateway to deeper spiritual insights.

The concept of ἰδέα also extends to the philosophical realm, where it can denote the ideal form or essence of something, as understood in Greek philosophy. However, in the biblical context, the emphasis remains on the tangible and perceivable aspects that reveal deeper spiritual realities.

Forms and Transliterations

ειδεα εἰδέα ιδέα ιδέαι ιδέαν ιδιοποιείτο eidea eidéa

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 28:3 N-NFS
GRK: δὲ ἡ εἰδέα αὐτοῦ ὡς
KJV: His countenance was like
INT: moreover the appearance of him as

Strong's Greek 2397
1 Occurrence

εἰδέα — 1 Occ.